Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1297

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Power Steering
Steering Column Removal and Installation (cont'd)
Installation
1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts.
• Tighten the three screws (A) to the specified
torque in the sequence shown.
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2. Center the steering rack within its stroke.
3. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) on to the
pinion shaft (B).
NOTE:
• Pinion shaft with center guide; install steering
joint by aligning the center guide.
• Pinion shaft without center guide; position the
steering column by aligning the gap (C) within
the angle.
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89 20 °
17-30
A
FRONT
±
C
4. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the
groove (B) around the pinion shaft then loosely
install the lower steering joint bolt (C). Be sure that
the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion
shaft.
8 x 1.25 mm
28 N·m
(2.9 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
A
A
A
5. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is fully seated, then tighten the lower
joint bolt to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the upper steering joint bolt to the
specified torque.
A
B
C
8 x 1.25 mm
28 N·m
(2.9 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
B
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